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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests.  Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More
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News / Online
Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings
By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023
Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More
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Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More
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News / Startups
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023
Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023
Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler... Read More
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News / Online
Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder
By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023
Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More
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News / Online
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.  Read More
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News / Online
Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023
In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More
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News / Online
Go City launch taps into one of China’s largest social media platforms
By Web in Travel | September 14, 2023
Surpassing 2019 revenue from Mainland Chinese customers, Go City becomes first global sightseeing pass to launch a mini program.   Read More
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News / Online
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
TUI brand First Choice believes traveler needs are changing, and it wants to offer them more options when it comes to booking trips. Read More
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News / Startups
Travel executive launches new marketplace for adventure travel
By Derek Catron | September 11, 2023
Headed by Drew Patterson, formerly with Kayak, Jetsetter, Room 77 and Transparent, Thermal is a marketplace for booking unique surfing experiences all around the globe. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents
By Michele Fitzpatrick – Eviivo | September 1, 2023
Travel agents of all types are using automation and other tech innovations to transform how they work with clients. Read More
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News / Startups
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience. Read More
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News / Online
Uber sees first-ever quarterly profits while eyeing travel tours markets
By Derek Catron | August 1, 2023
Q2 earnings of $9.2 billion boosted the drive to profitability, and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi spoke about the value of machine learning and opportunities in the U.K. travel tour operating market.   Read More
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